Awards

Structural Achievement Commendation,
Institute of Structural Engineers (UK),
Structural Awards 2003

AIA 8th Annual Business Week / Architectural Record Awards, Finalist, 2004

Award of Excellence for Building Engineering,
Consulting Engineers of BC,
2003 Engineering Awards

Governor General of Canada Medal of Excellence in Architecture, 2004

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Medal in Architecture, 2004

Section Award,
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America,
2003 IIDA and Vision Awards

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, 2002 BC Steel Design Awards, Honourable Mention for an Outstanding Steel Structure

Bentley Success Award, Transportation Design and Engineering, 2001

Busby Perkins+Will Architects were selected to design two skytrain stations for the Millennium Line of the Rapid Transit Project in the Greater Vancouver area. Both stations are designed to maximize safety, security and comfort for transit users. Essential elements are open, clear spaces, the use of glass for visibility, and the provision of generous canopies for rain and wind protection. The intention is to encourage use of the transit system, through accessibility and safety. Both stations incorporate a high-tech look, with user-friendly warmth.

The Brentwood Station is the flagship location in the new ALRT line adjacent to Brentwood Town Centre, and a major transfer point to an existing bus loop at Brentwood Mall. Its prominent location over the Lougheed Highway provided an opportunity to make it a landmark above the road.

The design of the main station structure incorporates a sleek and dynamic enclosure for the station platform. As part of the long term redevelopment, there is a major pedestrian bridge crossing the Lougheed Highway. The station platform straddles this bridge. The enclosure consists of overlapping glass panels providing protection from the weather, and also offers good visibility and a safe environment for skytrain patrons. This extensive use of glazing makes the station transparent by day and glowing by night. Structural components of this station are a combination of wood and steel. They have been custom designed to provide the elegant curved shape, yet be efficient and cost effective to build.